Whitley County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Kentucky
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 72 hrs | 7,182 (39%) | Strong Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 56 hrs | 5,856 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| May 19, 2020 | 2 hrs | 5,629 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 2 hrs | 3,937 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 40 hrs | 3,468 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Whitley County recorded 453 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Whitley County started April 13, 2020 (Strong Wind), lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 7,182 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Whitley County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Whitley County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Whitley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | C | 45th |
| Ballard County | C | 44th |
| Ohio County | C | 43rd |
| Laurel County | C | 47th |
| Christian County | C | 47th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Whitley County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Whitley County recorded 453 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Whitley County's reliability grade?
Whitley County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Whitley County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Strong Wind), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 7,182 customers.